Housekeeping Quad Scout

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Contract Type: 25 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7

Department: Housekeeping

Balliol College

Balliol was founded in 1263 and is now one of the larger Oxford colleges, with approximately 380 undergraduates and a similar number of graduates in residence at any one time. The College takes academic work very seriously, but visitors are generally struck by the informal and friendly feel of the place. We have a strong sense of community, working together to fulfil our purpose as a place of outstanding teaching, learning, and research.

Balliol is a constituent college of the University of Oxford and employs some 80 fellows, 50 lecturers and around 180 non-academic staff with Dame Helen Ghosh as its current Master.

Further information about the College is available at

Job description

• Daily rubbish collection
• Upkeep of bin store including regular disinfecting
• Ensuring that refuse is assembled and collected on time
• Daily cleaning of communal areas
• Cleaning and upkeep of external areas
• Sweeping and clearing of paths and walkways
• Assisting with laundry, including collection and delivery
• Accepting deliveries of cleaning materials and other consumables
• Moving and rearranging chairs and furniture
• Reporting damage, breakages or any other issues to the Head Housekeeper
• Ensuring that equipment and materials are used responsibly and in compliance with College risk assessments and COSHH regulations
• Any other duties as directed by the Head Housekeeper

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the College's organisation and the overall objectives of Balliol College.

Key relationships

Other Scouts, Team Leaders, Head Housekeeper, Maintenance Team members, Students, Conference guests.

Person specification

• Physically fit
• Experience in a scouting role or similar
• Ability to multitask and work well as part of a large team
• Good spoken English

FURTHER PARTICULARS

Holiday: The postholder will receive paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (in addition to Bank Holidays) during a complete holiday year, five of which are taken around Christmas and New Year.

Probation and notice: The probationary period will be twelve months, during which time the length of notice is one month on either side, given in writing.

Pension: OSPS

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Travel: benefits include interest-free loans enabling the purchase of bus passes, annual rail season tickets to Oxford, and discounted bicycles and accessories.
• Healthcare: benefits include free eye tests, free flu jabs, free use of the College's onsite gym and the University swimming pool, and preferential rates for other University sports facilities.
• University Club: staff are eligible for free membership of the University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.
• Learning and personal development: resources are available from the University in addition to training organised by the College.
• Visitor access: staff benefit from free visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University and the University's Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.
• Employee discounts: available at local and national retailers and online services using exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Written applications: Applications should be made online at This position will remain open until filled.

Right to Work: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to supply original documentation proving that they have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).

Equal Opportunities: Balliol College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are asked to complete a separate confidential Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties in this regard. Applicants are encouraged to ask if they require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.

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